Martin Haselböck, the conductor, is also an organist who has collaborated with composers like Ernst Krenek, György Ligeti, and Alfred Schnittke.
Historical Context
Beethoven's First Symphony premiered as part of a lengthy concert in 1800 that also included works by Mozart and Haydn.
Interpretation
The "Re-Sound Beethoven" project aims to perform Beethoven's symphonies in the original Viennese premiere locations, using period-appropriate orchestra sizes and instruments.
Performer Biography
The Orchester Wiener Akademie, founded by Martin Haselböck in 1985, has won over 150 awards for its CDs and DVDs.
Interpretation
The project even respects unusual platform layouts from Beethoven's time, such as placing the chorus in front of the orchestra for the Ninth Symphony.
Critical Reception
Beethoven's Second Symphony, premiered in 1803, was described by Friedrich Rochlitz, founder of the Allgemeine Musikalische Zeitung, as a "crude monster."
Recording & Production
The producer, Stephan Reh, focuses on reproducing the specific acoustic qualities of each historical venue used for the recordings.
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